Robots in the Factory

Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (author)

Description

In Robots in the Factory, early fluent readers learn about the role robots play in manufacturing our goods. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating world of robots.
An infographic illustrates the unique features of a particular robot, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about factory robots using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Robots in the Factory also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Robots in the Factory is part of Jump!'s Robot World series.

Reading Level

Lexile

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

ATOS

DRA

Categories

Genre

Science & Technology

Interest Age

Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12

Grade

2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

Subject

Science

Language

English (US)

Type

Non-Fiction

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